Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSecond case of rare mpox strain discovered in traveller
The second Australian case of a rare strain of mpox virus has been detected in south-east Queensland. Queensland Health says the patient - who is now…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
The final farewell isn’t easy. This growing service helped Vibha and thousands like her
Death confronts 180,000 people in Australia and their families every year. Yet few have prepared a will or left clear instructions about their end-of…
1 year ago
New babies born free of devastating genetic diseases using DNA from three people
Eight healthy babies have been born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passi…
1 year ago
Could it be meningococcal? Australia approaches the high-risk disease's peak season
Experts are warning young adults and parents of young children to be aware of early symptoms of meningococcal disease, as Australia enters its peak s…
1 year ago
Early action urged on diabetes, one of Australia's most common killers
Health experts are calling for more early action to prevent the seventh most common cause of death in Australia: diabetes. The Royal Australian Colle…
1 year ago
'Liquid gold' donations to flow after Lifeblood's new sexual activity rules take effect
For the first time in 40 years, sexually active gay and bisexual men are able to donate plasma in Australia. The changes to Lifeblood's screening que…
1 year ago
SBS talks to family creation lawyer Sarah Jefford on Australia's review into surrogacy laws
Australia's Law Reform Commission is currently conducting an inquiry into surrogacy law across the country. Sarah Jefford is a family creation lawyer…
1 year ago
What are the withdrawal effects of antidepressants? A new review explores the issue
A large systematic review has been released looking at antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. The meta-analysis examined the findings of 50 randomised c…
1 year ago
INTERVIEW: Australia among first countries to launch lung cancer screening program
Australians at higher risk of lung cancer are being urged to take advantage of a new screening program that has launched this month. The scan will be…
1 year ago
New screening program offers hope for those most at risk of lung cancer
Lung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. A new screen…
1 year ago